Greetings,
I have lately acquired a 2001 Mazda Familia equipped with a 2-liter engine. The issue at hand pertains to the observation that when initiating the vehicle's ignition, the idling process proceeds in a satisfactory and seamless way. However, upon promptly depressing and thereafter releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle's response is immediate but lacks smoothness. At the initiation, there will be a perceptible moment during which the engine's operation may seem momentarily impeded, followed by a subsequent resumption of regular revving. A similar outcome might be seen when water infiltrates the electrical connectors subsequent to an engine cleaning process. An intriguing observation is that this behavior only occurs while the vehicle is in the Park or Neutral gear. The lack of perceptibility is evident while the vehicle is in the Drive mode.
On a certain occasion, my spouse contacted me to express dissatisfaction with the perceived loss of power and noticeable vibrations experienced in the automobile. I contacted the automotive technician, who advised me to replace the plug wires due to the issue of the leads sliding through the boots. I made the decision to replace the plugs as well. However, despite my acquisition of a set of Prestolite plug wires and NGK spark plugs, regrettably, the issue persists. On some occasions, the automobile operates well, but on others, it exhibits a noticeable vibration and reduced power output.
I conducted a study investigation to ascertain the method for determining the operational status of all cylinders, since I had a suspicion that one or more cylinders were not functioning optimally. During the most recent occurrence of the problem, I opted to do a diagnostic test on the cylinders by sequentially detaching one coil pack at a time. Upon disconnecting the coil pack located on the passenger side of the engine, it was observed that the vehicle's idle remained same, characterized by roughness and vibration. Conversely, upon reconnecting the aforementioned coil pack and disconnecting the coil pack on the opposite side, the engine ceased to function and failed to restart. I conducted coil repositioning in order to ascertain if the issue originated from the connection or the coil. However, the results consistently aligned with the coil that was initially situated on the passenger side.
Based on the aforementioned test, it is evident that the coil on the passenger side is faulty. Is it possible to do a coil test with a multimeter? What outcomes should I anticipate? Is it common for these coils to exhibit intermittent problems throughout the failure process? What is the reason for the intermittent functionality of the coil?
I would want to express my gratitude in advance for any assistance that may be provided.